2007: 11-14 Years - Highly Commended
Liisa Widstrand (Sweden)
Eye to eye
'Even without a zoom I could see the black streaks running from the cheetah's eyes to its mouth. It had strolled so close. I could see a panorama of the Serengeti, Tanzania, including the car I was in, reflected in the cat's eyes - it reminded me of their amazing vision.' Cheetahs are built for speed, stalking prey then ambushing them with a killer sprint. They then bite the prey in the throat, holding firm until the animal suffocates. These cats are endangered, mainly because their dry forest home is being cut down, the loss of antelope prey through hunting and persecution.
Nikon D200 + Nikkor 600mm f4 lens and TC14B extender; 1/500; ISO 200; beanbag.
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